Posts Tagged ‘child nutrition’
Sponsors: Why Should a Provider Choose You?Â
Back to Blog Back to Blog Sponsors: Why Should a Provider Choose You? October 21, 2026 As a sponsor, you provide training, technical assistance and ongoing support that help providers succeed. The guidance your team provides, along with the help managing paperwork and claims, allows them to focus on the children and adults in their…
Read MoreNebraska Advocates Push for the Elimination of Tiering
Nebraska advocates have shown what is possible when providers, state leaders, and advocates come together around a shared goal. In a major win for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), the Nebraska Legislature unanimously passed LR296, a resolution urging Congress to eliminate CACFP tiering and provide additional reimbursement for all family child care providers.
Read MoreNew Institutions’ Participation in the CACFP
USDA issued guidance encouraging State agencies to strengthen their review of organizations seeking to participate in the CACFP. The memorandum emphasizes thorough screening, documentation, and oversight during the application process to prevent fraud, waste, and program abuse while ensuring that only qualified organizations are approved to operate the Program.
Read MoreCACFP Recordkeeping
Accurate recordkeeping is key to meeting the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) requirements and ensuring your program’s success. Clear and accurate records help you get reimbursed and stay in compliance. Our partners at ICN provide a list of CACFP recordkeeping requirements to help you stay on track.
Read MoreSponsor Spotlight: Anglene Joe with Navajo Head Start
As Health and Nutrition Specialist for the Navajo Nation Tribal Government Head Start, Anglene Joe helps ensure that children across one of the largest tribal nations in the United States have access to healthy meals, cultural connections and the foundation they need to thrive.
Read MoreNew State of Obesity Report Highlights the CACFP and the People Behind the Program
Back to Blog Back to Blog New State of Obesity Report Highlights the CACFP and the People Behind the Program October 9, 2026 The Trust for America’s Health (TFAH) released its 2026 State of Obesity: Better Policies for a Healthier America report on September 24, highlighting policies and programs that can help build a healthier…
Read MoreCelebrating 40 Years, the National CACFP Association Reflects on a Year of Advocacy, Education and Community
Back to Blog Back to Blog Celebrating 40 Years, the National CACFP Association Reflects on a Year of Advocacy, Education and Community October 9, 2026 The National CACFP Association (NCA), a national organization supporting the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) community since 1986, is reflecting on a fiscal year marked by advocacy,…
Read MoreA Roadmap for Reducing Added Sugars
A report from the Global Food Institute at The George Washington University, titled Changing the Default: A Policy Roadmap for Reducing Added Sugars in U.S. Children’s Diets, outlines a comprehensive strategy for helping children consume less added sugar and improve long-term health outcomes.
Read MoreQuarterly Policy Update: October 2026
Over the past few months, USDA has released new policies, HHS as proposed changes to Head Start, and Congress has introduced new legislation. Keep reading to see what you’ve missed and stay up to date with CACFP policy!
Read MoreNCA Response – Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs
The National CACFP Association (NCA) recently submitted comments on the Administration for Children and Families’ proposed rule, Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs (ACF-2026-0595). While NCA supports the proposed rule’s continued emphasis on nutrition, healthy eating, physical activity, and family engagement, NCA raised significant concerns about provisions that could unintentionally undermine nutrition services for children enrolled in Head Start and Early Head Start programs.
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